So... they can afford to crank out new carded versions for 2005 (we, the carded collectors, salute you Hasbro ) but they are still giving us re-hashed re-hashes??? If you are going to take the time to draw up new cards and everything, why not at least pick "new" older figures to rehash?

I'd understand if they were straight re-releases of the OTC versions, and I even understand Yoda because he's relatively new figure, BUT giving us yet ANOTHER version of that dang Cantina Han Solo blows.

Would it have been SOOOOOO hard to do Bespin Arrival Han Solo? Or how about Hoth Escape Han to go with Hoth Escape Chewie! Cantina Han is now hands down the winner of the re-release contest:

They should have taken the rereleased Chewie and Han, and instead given us a rerelease of the McQuarrie Stormtrooper, or just packed the case with army builders rather than having 1 of each. It also would have been nice to have more than 2 of the new figures, since the repacks in that case are going to clog the pegs.

That is exactly the same scenario I was hoping for Jeff. If they have to re-release figures, at least make some different choices once in awhile. I always enjoy Han and Chewie figures, but we've seen more than enough of these two versions (Cantina and Falcon Mechanic). I would have definitely enjoyed seeing the POTJ Bespin Han and Cloud City Chewbacca on the OTC-style cards, and it seems to make perfect sense. Either that, or just re-release the VOTC versions...yeah, I know, wishful thinking.

The troopers are a good idea, although of course the VOTC Stormie would be better. Otherwise, its always good to have Imperial Troops on the pegs like this. The Yoda doesn't bother me too much, because it is basically the best Yoda we've seen. Not surprised they are all rehashes, but it is still a little bit disappointing.

I'm still waiting to see the first shot of Dannik without his tentacle thingees, before I ultimately decide what my thoughts are on this figure. Aside from those though, the rest of him, and the other two definitely look amazing. I'm assuming Dannik's going to have a couple holes in his face when those things aren't in there, which probably won't look so hot. I guess we'll just have to pretend that they're really big dimples...

Hasbro's really raising the bar right now with a couple of these upcoming waves (and likely ROTS figures), but I'm nervous to get my hopes up too much, for fear that it doesn't last, as is often the case...

I agree Matt...he's going to look like a complete tool with two large holes in his face methinks. Otherwise, this wave is killer and they have been keeping that bar with articulation right where it should be to the joy of everyone

BLARGH. that about says it for me.I find most of the new figures to be really chalky and disgruntled. Awkward poses and bad paint jobs. Even in these photos, you can see paint bleeding out of the lines. I feel as though quality has gone down, where sculpt has kicked it up a small notch. The only one here I even like is the Gotal. He looks good. the rest are poo poo to me.

That Dannik is going to suck big time without those tentacles. Too bad, since I was hoping to display without them, but it just wont look right. Anyone feel these will be shipping in the next few weeks?